The 26 th Summer School AN UNMISSABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN CONVENTION BUREAUX, TOURIST OFFICES, CONGRESS CENTRES, AIRLINES, HOTELS, DMCS, PCOS & MEETING PLANNERS! 25 th - 29 th August 2012 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
The 26 th Summer School Dear Colleagues, With great pleasure we invite you to the 26 th annual ECM Summer School, taking place in Dubrovnik on August 25-29, 2012. The Summer School provides great insight into the structure and functioning of the meetings industry. It sets the background and context to this most lucrative sector of tourism, illustrating its subject with up-to-date and cutting edge examples of European best practice. It is perfect for those just starting out in the sector and quickly wanting to get up to speed, and for those of you who are exploring its potential as a tool of commercial and economic development. Course content is both relevant and practical, and at the same time is incisive and leading edge. The summer school is tailored for Staff of Convention bureaux Hotels PCOs DMCs Airlines Conference venues Congress centres Convention centres Exhibition centres Suppliers of ancillary and other products. An important development recently introduced as a part of the curriculum is the concept of green meetings and green venues. Students are sensitised to this important issue and shown how to organize an environmental friendly event from strategy to operational detail such as recycling, paper reduction, and the sourcing of locally produced foodstuffs. Dubrovnik, one of the most beautiful Mediterranean cities, but also the leading Croatian Convention Center, each year is host to numerous international and national conferences. With its outstanding natural beauty and preserved heritage, Dubrovnik is a city very rich in tourist attractions. The over a thousand year old history of Dubrovnik is visible in every part of this city. We look forward to welcoming you in Dubrovnik! Course Director Heike Mahmoud ECM Vice-President
Dubrovnik - Pearl of the Adriatic Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, on the Dalmatian coast, was an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13 th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic, a seaport and the centre of Dubrovnik-Neretva county. Its total population is 42,641 (2011). In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The prosperity of the city of Dubrovnik has always been based on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages, as the Republic of Ragusa, also known as a Maritime Republic (together with Amalfi, Pisa, Genoa, Venice and other Italian cities), it became the only eastern Adriatic city-state to rival Venice. Supported by its wealth and skilled diplomacy, the city achieved a high level of development, particularly during the 15 th and 16 th centuries. Damaged in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme coordinated by UNESCO. Dubrovnik is a remarkably well-preserved example of a late-medieval walled city, with a regular street layout. Among the outstanding medieval, Renaissance and Baroque monuments within the magnificent fortifications and the monumental gates to the city are the Town Hall (now the Rector s Palace), dating from the 11 th century, the Franciscan Monastery (completed in the 14 th century, but now largely Baroque in appearance) with its imposing church, the extensive Dominican Monastery and the cathedral (rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake). In 2011 Dubrovnik was visited by more than 600.000 tourists, and additionally 1,2 million passengers from cruise ships stayed for a short visit. Excellent congress programmes and a very long experience in this tourist segment make Dubrovnik the major Croatian congress destination. The researches carried out in recent years show the increasing economic effects in this tourist segment. Nikolina Vicelic Director Dubrovnik Tourist Board Venue Summer School will be held in Hotel Valamar Lacroma (http://www.valamar.com/best-hotels-in-dubrovnik), one of Dubrovnik s premium leisure hotels, an astounding model of archinature featuring a harmony of 21st century styling in a gorgeous natural environment. Nestled in glorious seclusion amidst the lush greenery of the Babin Kuk peninsula, the cutting edge architecture and style sets the standard for Croatian hospitality. Accomodation will be organised in Hotel Argosy (http://www.valamar.com/dubrovnik-best-hotel-argosy), which is situated amidst the luxuriant greenery on the shores of the Babin Kuk peninsula, near to the fascinating centre of Dubrovnik and only 5 minutes away from Hotel Lacroma.
The 26 th Summer School Prog Saturday, August 25, 2012 Individual arrivals of participants and faculty 15:00-18:45 Registration at Hotel Valamar Lacroma 16:00 Introduction to European Cities Marketing 16:15 Welcome remarks and introduction of the convention destination Dubrovnik, including structure and marketing activities of the convention bureau Representative Dubrovnik Tourist Board 16:45-18:45 First gathering, introduction of the course programme, scene setting, round of introductions for students and Faculty, Course Director 19:30 Welcome reception at Hotel Valamar Lacroma Sunday, August 26, 2012 08:30 What is the meetings industry and why is every city so keen on getting a share? How does it differ from general tourism? Christian Mutschlechner 09:30 You have the mandate to build up a marketing plan and to start the promotion of your city or region. How do you start? What should you consider? Rémy Crégut 10:20 Coffee break sponsored by USI 10:40 How do you find your clients - research tools and databases (ICCA, UIA, Bedouk, meetings industry magazines, exhibitions) Anne Wallin-Rødven 11:30 Introduction to a healthy lifestyle on the road followed by a healthy lunch Cain Leathem 13:00 Wake up after lunch with Cain 13:15 Introduction to the ICCA association database, incorporating the UIA. How do you find association meetings business? Dennis Speet 13:45 From research to implementation the daily business of marketing Airy Garrigosa 14:15 Introduction to and liaising with the meetings industry press Julia Bierwirth 14:35 Coffee break sponsored by USI 14:55 Wake up after coffee with Cain 15:10 Introduction to trade exhibitions Nalan Emre 15:30 Workshops on the following subjects: a) Using the ICCA database to qualify clients - hands on training Dennis Speet b) Creating your own database of hot leads Tobias Lienhard c) Gearing up your city for the meetings industry Rémy Crégut, d) Working with the press to put your destination on the map Julia Bierwirth e) How exhibitions can help you make your destination known Paul Flackett 16:20 Workshops a - e repeated 17:20 Conclusion of the day; take home messages 19:30 Departure to Student and Faculty Dinner at Konavoski dvori (a rural restaurant outside Dubrovnik amidst Mediterranean forest and surrounded by water) 22:30 Return to Hotel Monday, August 27, 2012 09:00 How to deal with clients requests Elisabeth Hansa 09:30 RFP and decision making process of associations Andrea Bauer 10:30 If you are asked for a bid you need to decide to bid or not to bid Christian Mutschlechner
ramme 25 th - 29 th August 2012 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA 11:00 Coffee break sponsored by USI 11:20 If the point of contact is not the client directly the role of the intermediaries (PCO, core PCO, AMC, DMC, in house operators etc.) Michel Neijmann 12:20 Lunch sponsored by EIBTM 13:40 Wake up after lunch with Cain 14:00 RFP and decision making process of corporate clients Luca Favetta (tbc) 15:00 Coffee break 15:20 Workshops a) Everything you ever wanted to ask about dealing with RFPs Elisabeth Hansa b) Bids in depth examples Christian Mutschlechner c) Everything you ever wanted to know about the daily work of a Convention Bureau Airy Garrigosa d) Everything you ever wanted to know about corporate clients Luca Favetta (tbc) e) Everything you ever wanted to ask about associations Andrea Bauer 16:15 Workshops a - e repeated 17:10 Take home messages Evening free for the students, Dubrovnik Tourist Board offers a one hour sightseeing tour through the old town including transfer, transfer back to the hotel at own arrangement 19:00 Faculty leaves for dinner 09:00 Social Networks: how they can be used to develop marketing strategies for an association. An approach based on experience. Dennis Speet 09:30 Briefing for the morning group work how to make a bid presentation Corporate incentive summer/winter Association congress summer/winter 10:00 Group work Coffee break during group work 11:30 Bid presentations (4 presentations, each according to a topic) 12:30 Lunch sponsored by EIBTM 13:45 Wake up after lunch with Cain 14:00 Now that you have identified your potential clients, how can you bring them to your city? Fam trips and site inspections. Anne Wallin-Rødven 14:45 Briefing for the afternoon group work to make a site inspection itinerary Corporate incentive summer/winter Association congress summer/winter 15:00 Group work Coffee break during group work 16:30 Presentation of site inspection itineraries (4 presentations, 10 minutes each) 17:15 Take home messages for the day Closing remarks 19:00 Departure for Gala Dinner at Klarisa Restau rant (a former monastery). Handing over of the certificates and presents. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 08:30 Green Meetings / sustainability as a USP for a city or convention centre Pier Paolo Marriotti Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Individual departure
The Faculty Andrea Bauer, M.A. Julia Bierwirth Nalam Emre Luca Favetta Paul Flackett Airy Garrigosa Elisabeth Hansa, M.A. Cain Leathem Rémy Crégut Tobias Lienhard, CMP CMM Christian Mutschlechner Michel Neijmann Dennis Speet Anne Wallin Rødven CEO vereint, Association & Conference Management Ltd. Editor, CIM Conference & Incentive Management Organizing Director, IMEX Group Senior Director, Global Events EMEA, SAP SA Managing Director, IMEX Group Former Director, Barcelona Convention Bureau Director, Congress Centre Mariazeller Europeum Exercise and Nutrition Consultant, GB Fitness Director, Montreux Music and Convention Centre Director of Account Management EMEA, Ungerboeck Systems International Meeting Manager, EURAC convention center Course Director Director, Vienna Convention Bureau Managing Partner, K2 Conference and Event Management Co., member of IAPCO Training Academy Director Marketing & Sales, ICCA Convention Director, Visit Oslo Practical Information Venue The ECM Summer School 2012 will take place at the Valamar Lacroma, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Address Valamar Lacroma Iva Dulčića 34, 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia Reception: +385 20 449 100 30-337 Email: reservations@valamar.com Website: http://www.valamar.com/best-hotels-in-dubrovnik Accommodation All participants are accommodated in single rooms at Hotel Argosy, which is located next to Hotel Valamar Lacroma Registration fee The registration fee includes all course material relating to the Summer School, as well as 4 room nights, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners for the duration of the course as stated in the programme. Please note that Monday evening is free for students, dinner is not included in the costs. Any personal expenses made during your stay (minibar, room service ) are to be directly paid to the hotel upon departure. Travel expenses are not included. Payment Payment must accompany registration. Registration without payment information will not be processed. Registration confirmation After your registration on the Summer School website (http://www.cvent.com/d/mcq8cc) you will receive a confirmation and all necessary information. Hotel Argosy Iva Dulčića 41, 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia Reception: +385 20 449 100 30-337 Email: reservations@valamar.com Website: http://www.valamar.com/dubrovnik-best-hotel-argosy Cancellation / Refund Policy Any cancellation must be received in writing before August 1, 2012, and is subject to a 150 Euro administration fee. After August 1 no refund will be made. However, you may send a substitute in your place. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted.
Travel to Dubrovnik By air The most flexible way of travelling to Dubrovnik is flying into the International Airport, which is located approximately 24 km from Dubrovnik city centre. Travelling time to the city centre by bus is about 30 minutes. More than 20 international airlines offer regular flights to Dubrovnik, the city can be reached from forty-five European cities by direct flights, for more information please go to the official website : http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/index.php By rail There is no train service available. By Bus The newly built Dubrovnik Bus Terminal is situated in Gruž, in the vicinity of the harbor. Apart from international bus lines (from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia), Dubrovnik has daily bus lines to all major Croatian cities (Split, Zadar, Zagreb). Transfers Students must organise their own airport transfers. Upon arrival, bus transport to Dubrovnik is organised for each regular flight, tickets cost 35 kn (5 Euro). Departures include bus transport from the bus terminal one and a half hour before the flights of Croatia Airlines and Austrian Airlines. For all other regular flights the bus from the bus terminal leaves 2 hours before the flight. A taxi service is available all day. The ride from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik costs between 200 and 235 kunas, (appr. 26-31 Euro) depending on the location of the hotel. Questions concerning the programme: For all questions, please contact vereint, summerschool@vereint.com Language: All sessions will be conducted in English. No translation will be provided. Certification: Please note: Only those participants who are present at all 4 days of Summer School will receive a certificate at the Gala Dinner. Climate: Dubrovnik Region is characterized by a typical Mediterranean climate, with mild and wet winters and hot and dry summers. August maximum temperatures in Dubrovnik are around 29 C / 84 F, dropping at night to approximately 20 C / 68 F, but occasionally rising in the daytime to 35 C / 95 F. Dress Code: Sessions and Saturday & Sunday dinners: casual. Gala Dinner: smart casual. Due to air conditioned rooms at the hotel we kindly ask participants to bring a warm jacket. For more information contact: ECM Summer School Organisation Office vereint Association & Conference Management, Ltd. Hollandstrasse 14 / Mezzanin A-1020 Vienna Tel. +43 1 533 35 42-27 Fax. +43 1 533 35 42-19 summerschool@vereint.com www.europeancitiesmarketing.com
The 26 th 25 th - 29 th August 2012 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Summer School ECM members Non-members Group rate* Early bird before 30 June 2012 1.400 1.550 1.200 After 30 June 2012 1.500 1.650 1.300 Enrolement is limited to 70 participants *Group rate = three or more delegates from the same organisation Kindly return the registration by fax to: + 43 1 533 35 42-19 For more information contact: summerschool@vereint.com or visit: www.europeancitiesmarketing.com Method of payment By bank transfer Please send the total amount in, net of all bank charges, with reference ECM Summer School 2012 and the attendee s name to: Name: vereint GmbH Bank details: ERSTE Bank, Taborstrasse 26, 1020 Wien, AUSTRIA Account number: 021-51111 IBAN: AT77 20111 000 021 51111 BIC/SWIFT: GIBAATWW A copy of the bank transfer should be sent together with the registration form via fax to vereint (+43 1 533 35 42-19). To avoid any confusion, participants are requested to indicate clearly their names and addresses on transfer orders. By credit card (please make sure that this form is signed by the card-holder of the credit card) Eurocard/Mastercard/Visa Credit card # / / / Expiration date / Signature (of card-holder): Confirmation of registration and practical information will be sent after receipt of the application form and payment. Cancellation Policy Any cancellation must be received in writing before 1 August 2012 and is subject to a 150 administration fee. After 1 August 2012, no refund will be made. However, you may send a substitute in your place. I need an invoice... Signature